It wouldn't be surprising if someone mistook the objects in The Paper Stuff series for the real thing--even if they happen to be made out of cardboard. Comprised of outdoor security cameras, tree branches and even a vintage VCR complete with a video tape, the cardboard art is incredibly detailed and realistic.
Put together by Berlin-based artist Bartek Elsner, The Paper Stuff series does have a playfulness to it. The symbols, buttons and typography used diverge from the realistic nature of the object as a whole, bringing a cartoonish touch to each cardboard creation. Where it is placed also plays a big factor in its general reception. For instance, the fireplace is set outside while the branch is fixed indoors.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Cardboard Art
- The realistic cardboard sculptures by Bartek Elsner offer opportunities for eco-friendly art installations and product design
- Hyper-realistic Creatives
- Hyperrealistic cardboard sculptures challenge conventional art forms and inspire innovation in interior design and visual merchandising
- Whimsical Realism
- The cardboard art's magical quality shows potential for storytelling and fantasy-based advertising campaigns
Sectors Adopting This
- Art and Sculpture
- The hyper-realistic cardboard sculptures disrupt the conventional art forms, opening up opportunities for eco-friendly materials and techniques
- Eco-friendly Products
- The cardboard sculptures offer inspiration for designing innovative eco-friendly products and packaging
- Visual Merchandising
- Whimsical and hyper-realistic cardboard sculptures offer opportunities for unique visual merchandising and window displays
